Conformity according to canon justified, and the new way of moderation reproved a sermon preached at Exon, in the cathedral of St. Peter, at the visitation of the Right Reverend Father in God, Anthony by divine permission Lord Bishop of Exon / by William Govld.
THAT men pretending a tender Conscience should have Estrich - stomachs, and digest Iron rather than Obedience, esteem a Surplice more criminal than Schism,
THAT men pretending a tender Conscience should have Ostrich - stomachs, and digest Iron rather than obedience, esteem a Surplice more criminal than Schism,
This is at once so ridiculous and mischievous an Impiety, as puts all Hyperboles to a nonplus. Who (but a Refractory Non-conformist) One who adheres to his own Conclusion in defiance to all Premisses, could ever declare (by his publique practice) That the Whore and the Beast are more nearly allied to the Order and Decorum of my Text,
This is At once so ridiculous and mischievous an Impiety, as puts all Hyperboles to a nonplus. Who (but a Refractory Nonconformist) One who adheres to his own Conclusion in defiance to all Premises, could ever declare (by his public practice) That the Whore and the Beast Are more nearly allied to the Order and Decorum of my Text,
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than Sacriledg to the late thorow godly Reformation, or Witchcraft to Disobedience? But these are not the only persecutors of this best of Reformed Churches:
than Sacrilege to the late thorough godly Reformation, or Witchcraft to Disobedience? But these Are not the only persecutors of this best of Reformed Churches:
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and the other to the Church of England; such who conform to the Benefice (not to the Canons) and (Pope-like) cancel all their solemn Obligations to the Laws,
and the other to the Church of England; such who conform to the Benefice (not to the Canonas) and (Popelike) cancel all their solemn Obligations to the Laws,
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and give themselves a pardon, and dispensation, for their barbarous Irregularity against the Ecclesiastical Constitutions: Ex animo (in their Subscription) signifies Lukewarmness, and Neutrality;
and give themselves a pardon, and Dispensation, for their barbarous Irregularity against the Ecclesiastical Constitutions: Ex animo (in their Subscription) signifies Lukewarmness, and Neutrality;
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Such with whom to pray by the Purse is to pray by the Spirit, who expose to sale their Duty and the Laws, at the despicable pension of a few Ignorant Zealots, who call themselves Saints before they are Christians,
Such with whom to pray by the Purse is to pray by the Spirit, who expose to sale their Duty and the Laws, At the despicable pension of a few Ignorant Zealots, who call themselves Saints before they Are Christians,
These are your blessed Episcopal Covenanters, Canonical Comprehenders, Clergy Merchants, and Regular Renegadoes, whose very Character is Nonsence and Contradictions:
These Are your blessed Episcopal Covenanters, Canonical Comprehenders, Clergy Merchant's, and Regular Renegades, whose very Character is Nonsense and Contradictions:
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It is from their Indevotion, Irreverence and wilful Omissions (as if some offensive vapours did ascend from our excellent Devotions) that the people seldom enter some of our Oratories, till the Air be first purged,
It is from their Indevotion, Irreverence and wilful Omissions (as if Some offensive vapours did ascend from our excellent Devotions) that the people seldom enter Some of our Oratories, till the Air be First purged,
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and cleansed, and made clear and free to breath in by the Ravishing Meeter of Sternhold and Hopkins. These are your powerful men of God, described by Tertullian of old, Qui simplicitatem volunt esse prostrationem disciplinae, cujus apud alios curam lenocinium vocant — The Church hath a Custom to prescribe the Laws of Order, relating to Divine Worship,
and cleansed, and made clear and free to breath in by the Ravishing Meeter of Sternhold and Hopkins. These Are your powerful men of God, described by Tertullian of old, Qui simplicitatem volunt esse prostrationem Discipline, cujus apud Alioth curam lenocinium Vocant — The Church hath a Custom to prescribe the Laws of Order, relating to Divine Worship,
Their Religion consists in the overthrow of Church-Discipline and Goverment, and their Moderation is a wilful Omission of the Rites and Offices of the Church of England: It is with these men (as with Servilius in Rome) Medium se gerendo nec plebis vetuit odium, nec apud patres gratiam iniit.
Their Religion consists in the overthrow of Church discipline and Government, and their Moderation is a wilful Omission of the Rites and Offices of the Church of England: It is with these men (as with Servilius in Room) Medium se gerendo nec plebis Vetuit odium, nec apud patres gratiam iniit.
Calvin (who with some is of more Authority than all the Fathers) calls the Text the Canon of Canons, giving life and efficacy to all our Ecclesiastical Constitutions.
calvin (who with Some is of more authority than all the Father's) calls the Text the Canon of Canonas, giving life and efficacy to all our Ecclesiastical Constitutions.
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The Learned Dr. Hammond observes, That upon these Two all Uniformity is built, rendring the first — according to Custom, (Custom being the Rule of Decency) and the other words according to Appointment (viz.) of the Governours of the Church of God:
The Learned Dr. Hammond observes, That upon these Two all Uniformity is built, rendering the First — according to Custom, (Custom being the Rule of Decency) and the other words according to Appointment (viz.) of the Governors of the Church of God:
The Learned Bp. Davenant (on Col. 2.5.) (where we have the same word for order as in the Text) tells us, It is a Military Term, implying the Church is a well Marshal'd Camp, wherein the strictest Discipline is observed and exercised;
The Learned Bishop Davenant (on Col. 2.5.) (where we have the same word for order as in the Text) tells us, It is a Military Term, implying the Church is a well Marshaled Camp, wherein the Strictest Discipline is observed and exercised;
and Files, and Postures are not observed (it's in an Army of Souldiers) non Ecclesiastica Disciplina sed politia Cyclopica est, saith the Reverend Prelate, upon that Text. The Church then is not all Head, nor all Body;
and Files, and Postures Are not observed (it's in an Army of Soldiers) non Ecclesiastica Discipline sed politia Cyclopica est, Says the Reverend Prelate, upon that Text. The Church then is not all Head, nor all Body;
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and in the next degree of Eminence, the Reverend Fathers, and Pastors of the Church, who are especially to provide that the God of the Armies of Israel, be solemnly worshipped in the beauty of holiness;
and in the next degree of Eminence, the Reverend Father's, and Pastors of the Church, who Are especially to provide that the God of the Armies of Israel, be solemnly worshipped in the beauty of holiness;
and that the Rules of Order be observed by all the Inferiour Officers of the Church in their several stations — Hic Ergo quae conducant leges tantum abest ut damnemus, ut his ablatis, dissolvi suis nervis Ecclesias totasque deformari, ac dissipari contendamus:
and that the Rules of Order be observed by all the Inferior Officers of the Church in their several stations — Hic Ergo Quae conducant leges Tantum abest ut damnemus, ut his ablatis, Dissolvi suis nervis Ecclesiastes totasque deformari, ac dissipari contendamus:
as the glorious Laud spake quaintly and piously, who became formidable to the Roman Interest, by pursuing the External Decorum of my Text in the English Church.
as the glorious Laud spoke quaintly and piously, who became formidable to the Roman Interest, by pursuing the External Decorum of my Text in the English Church.
There is a Power in Ecclesiastical Governours, to make Laws, and Canons, and to decree Rites of Order and Decorum, for the External Solemnization of Divine Service, to which all under their Authority, Priests,
There is a Power in Ecclesiastical Governors, to make Laws, and Canonas, and to Decree Rites of Order and Decorum, for the External Solemnization of Divine Service, to which all under their authority, Priests,
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As to the first, I humbly offer Six unquestionable Scripture-Principles, which this Reverend Audience is able to defend against the most Learned and Judicious Nonconformists.
As to the First, I humbly offer Six unquestionable Scripture-principles, which this Reverend Audience is able to defend against the most Learned and Judicious nonconformists.
First, The Apostles intended Unity (as in the known Chapter of Unity the Fourth to the Ephesians ) and to preserve Unity, they recommend Order and Uniformity to the Church of Christ,
First, The Apostles intended Unity (as in the known Chapter of Unity the Fourth to the Ephesians) and to preserve Unity, they recommend Order and Uniformity to the Church of christ,
The rest will I set in order when I come, 1 Cor. 11.29. Upon which words the Assembly of Divines are as politiquely reserved and silent, as in the case of Sacriledg in their Annotations, ad NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET pertinet (so Grotius) ad ordinem pertinet Ecclesiasticum (so Pareus) Certum est Paulum non nisi de externo decoro loqui (saith Calvin) quod ut in Ecclesiae libertate positum est, ita pro temporum, locorum, hominum conditione, constitui debet — The Second Scripture-principle.
The rest will I Set in order when I come, 1 Cor. 11.29. Upon which words the Assembly of Divines Are as politicly reserved and silent, as in the case of Sacrilege in their Annotations, and & pertinet (so Grotius) ad ordinem pertinet Ecclesiasticum (so Pareus) Certum est Paulum non nisi de externo decoro loqui (Says calvin) quod ut in Ecclesiae Libertate positum est, ita Pro Temporum, locorum, hominum condition, constitui debet — The Second Scripture-principle.
For this cause left I thee in Creet, to set in order the things that are wanting, or (as the Original) left undone, Titus 1.5. Upon which Walo Messalinus, or Salmasius (he who called the blessed Dr. Hammond, Nebulo, for defending of Bishops) he himself does acknowledg, That Titus had an Episcopal Power, at least in the Judgment of all the Greek Fathers;
For this cause left I thee in Treat, to Set in order the things that Are wanting, or (as the Original) left undone, Titus 1.5. Upon which Walo Messalinus, or salmasius (he who called the blessed Dr. Hammond, Nebulo, for defending of Bishops) he himself does acknowledge, That Titus had an Episcopal Power, At least in the Judgement of all the Greek Father's;
particularly quoting St. Chrysostom, Theodoret, Theophilact and others: (To set in Order the things that are wanting,) quae ego ob brevitatem temporis & impedimenta a Custodibus ordinare non potui:
particularly quoting Saint Chrysostom, Theodoret, Theophilact and Others: (To Set in Order the things that Are wanting,) Quae ego ob brevitatem Temporis & impedimenta a Custodibus ordinare non potui:
First, That St. Paul (as to External Order, for he omitted no Essentials) had left some things undone in the Church in his own Judgment fit to be afterwards (at Creet ) established:
First, That Saint Paul (as to External Order, for he omitted no Essentials) had left Some things undone in the Church in his own Judgement fit to be afterwards (At Treat) established:
Secondly, He committed the accomplishment of these Externals, relating to the Discipline and Decency of the Church to the (at least) Episcopal, some say Archiepiscopal, Titus, as having under him many Bishops; which is the Third Scripture-principle.
Secondly, He committed the accomplishment of these Externals, relating to the Discipline and Decency of the Church to the (At least) Episcopal, Some say Archiepiscopal, Titus, as having under him many Bishops; which is the Third Scripture-principle.
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Fourthly, The Apostles gave certain Canons to direct Church-Governours in in such Ecclesiastical Establishments, to prescribe such things, which (according to the conditions of times and places) should seem most expedient to Order, Honesty, Edification, and Peace;
Fourthly, The Apostles gave certain Canonas to Direct Church-Governours in in such Ecclesiastical Establishments, to prescribe such things, which (according to the conditions of times and places) should seem most expedient to Order, Honesty, Edification, and Peace;
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according to 1 Cor. 10.31, 32. 1 Cor. 14.26. 1 Cor. 11.27, 29. and the precept of the Text. Hence Calvin soundly teacheth (his too credulous Proselytes in deeper Mysteries) that such Ecclesiastical Laws,
according to 1 Cor. 10.31, 32. 1 Cor. 14.26. 1 Cor. 11.27, 29. and the precept of the Text. Hence calvin soundly Teaches (his too credulous Proselytes in Deeper Mysteres) that such Ecclesiastical Laws,
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and Canons, are not to be esteemed as humane Traditions, quia fundatae sunt in generali lege, Omnia decenter, &c. Whence in his Institutions lib. 4. Cap. 10. He determines concerning kneeling at publick Prayers in obedience to such Church-constitutions, to be a Divine as well as Human Institution;
and Canonas, Are not to be esteemed as humane Traditions, quia fundatae sunt in generali lege, Omnia Decenter, etc. Whence in his Institutions lib. 4. Cap. 10. He determines Concerning kneeling At public Prayers in Obedience to such Church-constitutions, to be a Divine as well as Human Institution;
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Fifthly, The Apostles gave only general Rules, and so supposed a Power in the Governours to frame thence particular Rites, consonant with their general Canons.
Fifthly, The Apostles gave only general Rules, and so supposed a Power in the Governors to frame thence particular Rites, consonant with their general Canonas.
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The only question is, Where this Power was placed? (for at this time Kings were not nursing Fathers to the Church;) for this cause left I thee to set in order, as before exprest, it was lodged in the Bishops,
The only question is, Where this Power was placed? (for At this time Kings were not nursing Father's to the Church;) for this cause left I thee to Set in order, as before expressed, it was lodged in the Bishops,
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Lastly (the Five former Principles supposed) That we ought to obey such orderly Canons is included under obedite praepositis, Heb. 13.17. There are two words in that Text, NONLATINALPHABET, Obey and submit your selves;
Lastly (the Five former Principles supposed) That we ought to obey such orderly Canonas is included under Obey praepositis, Hebrew 13.17. There Are two words in that Text,, Obey and submit your selves;
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If Church-Governours do give out Precepts and Directions for the Policy of the Church, or the Decorum, or Order of Divine Service, here obedite praepositis takes place according to the former Principles,
If Church-Governours do give out Precepts and Directions for the Policy of the Church, or the Decorum, or Order of Divine Service, Here Obey praepositis Takes place according to the former Principles,
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Thirdly, When we exchanged a Charles for an Oliver, a Bishop for a Lay-elder, the Oaths of Allegiance and Canonical Obedience for Covenants and Engagements,
Thirdly, When we exchanged a Charles for an Oliver, a Bishop for a Lay-elder, the Oaths of Allegiance and Canonical obedience for Covenants and Engagements,
no sooner were Order and Decency removed from the holy Oratories, no sooner were Priests and People indulged to their own fancies and conceptions in Preaching, Hearing, Administration and Reception of the Sacraments and Publick Prayers,
no sooner were Order and Decency removed from the holy Oratories, no sooner were Priests and People indulged to their own fancies and conceptions in Preaching, Hearing, Administration and Reception of the Sacraments and Public Prayers,
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but immediately we had Pulpit against Pulpit, Altar against Altar, Preaching and Prayer, placed as Antipodes, Ordinance justling out Ordinance, (that to speak with Erasmus) ingeniosa res fuit esse Christianos.
but immediately we had Pulpit against Pulpit, Altar against Altar, Preaching and Prayer, placed as Antipodes, Ordinance justling out Ordinance, (that to speak with Erasmus) ingeniosa Rest fuit esse Christians.
and he whose occupation it was to mend the old Shoes of the Prophets, had the possession of Desk and Pulpits, Venting Treason, Nonsence and Blasphemy by the Hour-glass;
and he whose occupation it was to mend the old Shoes of the prophets, had the possession of Desk and Pulpits, Venting Treason, Nonsense and Blasphemy by the Hourglass;
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we had a New-England Medley instead of Decorum and Reverence, and an Amsterdam hotch-potch (as many Religions as Babel had Languages:) instead of Uniformity,
we had a New england Medley instead of Decorum and reverence, and an Amsterdam hotchpotch (as many Religions as Babel had Languages:) instead of Uniformity,
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and the Beauty of Holiness, we began to number Articles of Religion almost by the Million (as St. Austin said of the Donatists ) The Charisma of boldness acted the part of the Gift given by Imposition of hands;
and the Beauty of Holiness, we began to number Articles of Religion almost by the Million (as Saint Austin said of the Donatists) The Charisma of boldness acted the part of the Gift given by Imposition of hands;
our Churches were Garisons to keep out the Sacrifice of Obedience, and its Notaries, while by prophane boldness, pious Nonsence and tumultuary Effusions, men dayly offered unto God the Sacrifice of Fools:
our Churches were Garrisons to keep out the Sacrifice of obedience, and its Notaries, while by profane boldness, pious Nonsense and tumultuary Effusions, men daily offered unto God the Sacrifice of Fools:
and by all men (not distracted) Divines and Preachers, Scholars and such as carried on the Work, were very carefully distinguished, some Oxford - Schismatick petitioned the pretended Parliament, to send down Ministers to teach the Colledg-Graduates (how to Preach down Learning and Sciences, I suppose) under the pretence that they stood in need of more powerful Instructers:
and by all men (not distracted) Divines and Preachers, Scholars and such as carried on the Work, were very carefully distinguished, Some Oxford - Schismatic petitioned the pretended Parliament, to send down Ministers to teach the Colledg-Graduates (how to Preach down Learning and Sciences, I suppose) under the pretence that they stood in need of more powerful Instructers:
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Tell me now, ye prudential Clergy-men (whose Moderation is a constant omission of the holy Rites and Offices of the Church) does not the whole Kingdoms experience proclaim a Zeal for our Canons to be a Zeal according to knowledg? Is it not the Policy and temporal Interest of a Priest (aswell as his indispencible Duty) to obey our orderly Constitutions? Thou (High and Mighty Master of the Politicks) When was thy Mother the Eye and Glory of all the Christian Churches? Was it not when the Ark was setled with a Decent Splendour amongst us? When the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy enjoyed its full Authority and Encouragements? When the venerable Courts of Justice dazled the eyes and brake the hearts of the most insolent offenders? And all the parts of Divine Service performed with that Decorum as is enjoyned by the Canon of the Text (with a solemn Reverence).
Tell me now, you prudential Clergymen (whose Moderation is a constant omission of the holy Rites and Offices of the Church) does not the Whole Kingdoms experience proclaim a Zeal for our Canonas to be a Zeal according to knowledge? Is it not the Policy and temporal Interest of a Priest (aswell as his indispencible Duty) to obey our orderly Constitutions? Thou (High and Mighty Master of the Politics) When was thy Mother the Eye and Glory of all the Christian Churches? Was it not when the Ark was settled with a Decent Splendour among us? When the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy enjoyed its full authority and Encouragements? When the venerable Courts of justice dazzled the eyes and brake the hearts of the most insolent offenders? And all the parts of Divine Service performed with that Decorum as is enjoined by the Canon of the Text (with a solemn reverence).
set a higher estimate on the Churches Peace and Honour, and contribute to her recovery (to some degrees at least) of the ancient Lustre, By doing all things decently and in order.
Set a higher estimate on the Churches Peace and Honour, and contribute to her recovery (to Some Degrees At least) of the ancient Lustre, By doing all things decently and in order.
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Fourthly, The Ancient Fathers and Councils joyn with Scripture, Reason, and Experience, as to this Power (by me pleaded for from the Text) in our Eclesiastical Superiors.
Fourthly, The Ancient Father's and Councils join with Scripture, Reason, and Experience, as to this Power (by me pleaded for from the Text) in our Ecclesiastical Superiors.
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the one must be not done when commanded, the other done though prohibited by Superiors; inter haec sunt media quaedam, in his fas non est sensum nostrum sententiae praescribere Magistrorum.
the one must be not done when commanded, the other done though prohibited by Superiors; inter haec sunt media quaedam, in his fas non est sensum nostrum sententiae praescribere Magistrorum.
To both assents the old Tertullian, in his Book De corona Militis, where speaking of kneeling, the sign of the Cross, of standing at Prayers between Easter and Whitsuntide, and many other Rites and Customs of the Primitive Church, Harum & aliarum ejusmodi disciplinarum, si legem expostules Scripturarum, nullam invenies, &c. Hence thus much is clear from Antiquity, that the Ancient Christians of the purest Ages of the Church were not in bondage to a Scruple,
To both assents the old Tertullian, in his Book De corona Militis, where speaking of kneeling, the Signen of the Cross, of standing At Prayers between Easter and Whitsuntide, and many other Rites and Customs of the Primitive Church, Harum & aliarum ejusmodi disciplinarum, si legem expostules Scripturarum, Nullam Invenies, etc. Hence thus much is clear from Antiquity, that the Ancient Christians of the Purest Ages of the Church were not in bondage to a Scruple,
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That conditional Assent and cautionary (though not) absolute Obedience we do owe to our spiritual Pastors and Governors (albeit we have not express Commission out of Scripture for the very particulars) cannot be denied by any Man in his senses;
That conditional Assent and cautionary (though not) absolute obedience we do owe to our spiritual Pastors and Governors (albeit we have not express Commission out of Scripture for the very particulars) cannot be denied by any Man in his Senses;
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for to dispute in such a Case, instead of yielding Obedience, is to declare to the World, that when Christ ascended up on high, his Donation of spiritual Authority was a Donation of Titles without Realities;
for to dispute in such a Case, instead of yielding obedience, is to declare to the World, that when christ ascended up on high, his Donation of spiritual authority was a Donation of Titles without Realities;
whereas he that said, He that resisteth Kings, resisteth God, Rom. 13. The same Wisdom of God (by whom Princes Reign) said also, He that heareth you, heareth me,
whereas he that said, He that Resisteth Kings, Resisteth God, Rom. 13. The same Wisdom of God (by whom Princes Reign) said also, He that hears you, hears me,
And the Epistles of Ignatius (an Apostolical Bishop, vindicated by Vossius, Dr. Hammond, and Doctor Pearson, are an admirable Comment in this Case, upon obedite praepositis — Be ye subject to the Bishop, as unto the Lord;
And the Epistles of Ignatius (an Apostolical Bishop, vindicated by Voss, Dr. Hammond, and Doctor Pearson, Are an admirable Comment in this Case, upon Obey praepositis — Be you Subject to the Bishop, as unto the Lord;
attempt nothing in the Church against Episcopal Constitutions, are known expressions in the writings of old Ignatius — But I intend a more particular vindication (under this Topick of Antiquity) of this best of Reformed Churches:
attempt nothing in the Church against Episcopal Constitutions, Are known expressions in the writings of old Ignatius — But I intend a more particular vindication (under this Topic of Antiquity) of this best of Reformed Churches:
Thus the Fourteenth Canon of the Church of England is truely Primitive — The Minister shall use the prescribed Forms and Rites in the Common-Prayer-Book, without diminishing in regard of Preaching,
Thus the Fourteenth Canon of the Church of England is truly Primitive — The Minister shall use the prescribed Forms and Rites in the Common prayer book, without diminishing in regard of Preaching,
1. The Minister shall use the prescribed Forms and Rites, &c. Thus, in Synodo Epnuensi, in the Order of the Celebration of Divine Offices, the Metropolitical Church was the Standard for the whole Province, to keep the better Decorum in all Sacred Administrations.
1. The Minister shall use the prescribed Forms and Rites, etc. Thus, in Synod Epnuensi, in the Order of the Celebration of Divine Offices, the Metropolitical Church was the Standard for the Whole Province, to keep the better Decorum in all Sacred Administrations.
the same Forms, and no other, as the Council of Africa, Canon. 103. The Third Council of Carthage, Canon 231. The Council of Laodicea, Canon 181. And above all the Council of Milevis (Canon 12.) for a sufficient Reason there rendred, Nec aliae preces nisi quae a Synodo Comprobatae dicerentur in Ecclesia,
the same Forms, and no other, as the Council of Africa, Canon. 103. The Third Council of Carthage, Canon 231. The Council of Laodicea, Canon 181. And above all the Council of Milevis (Canon 12.) for a sufficient Reason there rendered, Nec Others preces nisi Quae a Synod Comprobatae dicerentur in Ecclesia,
So that hence our imposing of Forms upon Priests and People, is clearly justiflable from the Practice of the Primitive Churches of Christ — It is Recorded of Proclus the Patriarch of Constantinople in his Treatise, NONLATINALPHABET, That St. Basil first,
So that hence our imposing of Forms upon Priests and People, is clearly justiflable from the Practice of the Primitive Churches of christ — It is Recorded of Proclus the Patriarch of Constantinople in his Treatise,, That Saint Basil First,
and afterwards St. Chrysostom, contracted the Liturgy of St. James, that upon the account of mens slothfulness and prophaneness, they might not Nauseate for the length,
and afterwards Saint Chrysostom, contracted the Liturgy of Saint James, that upon the account of men's slothfulness and profaneness, they might not Nauseate for the length,
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yet that St. James made a Liturgy, the Council of Trullo long since acknowledged, and is at this day by the Greek - Church openly owned and profest;
yet that Saint James made a Liturgy, the Council of Trullo long since acknowledged, and is At this day by the Greek - Church openly owned and professed;
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The Magdeburgenses have collected from some expressions of Origen, on Jeremiah, That it is without dispute a doubt, that the Christians had Forms of Prayer in the Third Century.
The Magdeburgenses have collected from Some expressions of Origen, on Jeremiah, That it is without dispute a doubt, that the Christians had Forms of Prayer in the Third Century.
and to one mind in his Epistle to the Magnesians. And what else means Justin Martyr by his NONLATINALPHABET, or Tertullian, by his Oratio Legitima & ordinaria; and by that Form of Praying for the Emperours, ut illis foret vita prolixa, imperium securum, senatus fidelis, Exercitus fortis, domus tuta, populus probus, orbis quietus, which some (not improbably conjecture) to be grounded on St. Pauls Charge to Timothy, That Prayers be made for all,
and to one mind in his Epistle to the Magnesians. And what Else means Justin Martyr by his, or Tertullian, by his Oratio Legitimate & Ordinaria; and by that From of Praying for the emperors, ut illis foret vita Prolix, imperium Secure, senatus Fidelis, Exercitus fortis, domus Tuta, populus probus, Orbis quietus, which Some (not improbably conjecture) to be grounded on Saint Paul's Charge to Timothy, That Prayers be made for all,
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And what else doth St. Cyprian intimate (de Oratione) publica nobis est & communis oratio — or the NONLATINALPHABET, which Constantine observed with the whole Assembly of Christians Recorded by Eusebius; So that whether we consider the use of a Liturgy, we are justified by the Fathers;
And what Else does Saint Cyprian intimate (the Oration) Public nobis est & Communis oratio — or the, which Constantine observed with the Whole Assembly of Christians Recorded by Eusebius; So that whither we Consider the use of a Liturgy, we Are justified by the Father's;
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or the Imposition of it on the Clergy, particularly with exclusion of their own conceptions, the Church of England herein observes the prudence of the Ancient Councils and Synods (long before Popery was introduced) and so liable to such trifling exceptions from our Puritan Adversaries.
or the Imposition of it on the Clergy, particularly with exclusion of their own conceptions, the Church of England herein observes the prudence of the Ancient Councils and Synods (long before Popery was introduced) and so liable to such trifling exceptions from our Puritan Adversaries.
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Again Secondly, not to diminish (in regard of Preaching) the Prayers of the Church (the Fourteenth Canon Commands us) and that the Pulpit should not swallow up the Desk, this Auditory is not to be taught, to be the high prudence and politick zeal of the Ancient Churches of Christ.
Again Secondly, not to diminish (in regard of Preaching) the Prayers of the Church (the Fourteenth Canon Commands us) and that the Pulpit should not swallow up the Desk, this Auditory is not to be taught, to be the high prudence and politic zeal of the Ancient Churches of christ.
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You know that Justyn Martyr saith, when the Reader had done, then the Preacher exhorts (in his Apology) you know that in the primitive times (as now) there was a first and a second Service, the one preceeded, the other followed, the Sermons or Homilies;
You know that Justyn Martyr Says, when the Reader had done, then the Preacher exhorts (in his Apology) you know that in the primitive times (as now) there was a First and a second Service, the one preceded, the other followed, the Sermons or Homilies;
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and hence it is an easie collection, that Preaching had its due esteem, yet never so magnified as that the Liturgy should be laid aside to make way for the Sermon.
and hence it is an easy collection, that Preaching had its due esteem, yet never so magnified as that the Liturgy should be laid aside to make Way for the Sermon.
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than to the pure Word of God read in the Church in Divine Service, or to the common Devotions — That was no Musick to the old zealous Saints (the holy Bishops and Priests) which now affords such a mighty pleasure to men of moderate principles, the crouding of people to a Sermon,
than to the pure Word of God read in the Church in Divine Service, or to the Common Devotions — That was no Music to the old zealous Saints (the holy Bishops and Priests) which now affords such a mighty pleasure to men of moderate principles, the crowding of people to a Sermon,
nor to add any thing in the matter or form thereof (a Constitution truely Primitive;) for in Ancient times, ever since the ceasing of miraculous Gifts it was never permitted any Presbyters to add to,
nor to add any thing in the matter or from thereof (a Constitution truly Primitive;) for in Ancient times, ever since the ceasing of miraculous Gifts it was never permitted any Presbyters to add to,
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There is no footstep of Record or Monument in the Church of God, whereby our Moderate Clergy can make it probable, that in the solemn and set Assemblies of Christians constantly observed, a Presbyter was ever allowed to utter any thing of his own or others composing, premeditated or extemporary, without the approbation of his Bishop first had in the matter of Prayer (which we now are discoursing of) — It is an impudent and untrue Assertion (I wonder it could ever enter into any Mans mind) that Ministers may of themselves, curtail or add to the Service prescribed,
There is no footstep of Record or Monument in the Church of God, whereby our Moderate Clergy can make it probable, that in the solemn and Set Assemblies of Christians constantly observed, a Presbyter was ever allowed to utter any thing of his own or Others composing, premeditated or extemporary, without the approbation of his Bishop First had in the matter of Prayer (which we now Are discoursing of) — It is an impudent and untrue Assertion (I wonder it could ever enter into any men mind) that Ministers may of themselves, curtail or add to the Service prescribed,
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But on the contrary (as Baxter, in his Cure of Church-Divisions, doth well note) no Man questioneth but some Form of Prayer was imposed on the Jewish Ministers of old,
But on the contrary (as Baxter, in his Cure of Church divisions, does well note) no Man questioneth but Some From of Prayer was imposed on the Jewish Ministers of old,
and a Form of Prayer taught the Priests, Joel 2.17. To which I add, since the Word of God hath given us Forms of Worship, of Praise and Prayer in the House of God;
and a From of Prayer taught the Priests, Joel 2.17. To which I add, since the Word of God hath given us Forms of Worship, of Praise and Prayer in the House of God;
If we will allow the Composers of those Forms to be of Gods own appointment (which cannot be denyed), we have in Scripture too, in concurrence with the Ancient Church, found out some appointed to make Prayers for other Pastors and Churches, to offer up unto God — And we find Titus for this purpose left in Creet to set in order what was wanting,
If we will allow the Composers of those Forms to be of God's own appointment (which cannot be denied), we have in Scripture too, in concurrence with the Ancient Church, found out Some appointed to make Prayers for other Pastors and Churches, to offer up unto God — And we find Titus for this purpose left in Treat to Set in order what was wanting,
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as Master Thorndyke notes and proves in his Treatise, The Service of God in publick Assemblies — in Timotheo mandata dat Episcopis, so Grotius — Again in the Imposition of orderly Rites attending on the publick Worship, it was the stile of old, Si quis praesums•rit, si quis contumaciter fecerit, Anathema sit;
as Master Thorndyke notes and Proves in his Treatise, The Service of God in public Assemblies — in Timothy Commandments that Episcopis, so Grotius — Again in the Imposition of orderly Rites attending on the public Worship, it was the style of old, Si quis praesums•rit, si quis contumaciter fecerit, Anathema fit;
and purposely break the Rites of Decency and Order enjoyned, shall be censured, &c. Such therefore who are in profession Sons of the Church of England, (whose Imposition of a Liturgy and decent Rites, is thus prudentially primitive and moderate) and do wilfully,
and purposely break the Rites of Decency and Order enjoined, shall be censured, etc. Such Therefore who Are in profession Sons of the Church of England, (whose Imposition of a Liturgy and decent Rites, is thus prudentially primitive and moderate) and do wilfully,
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and studiously violate the Orders prescribed, by robbing God and the People of any parts of the publick Worship or Rites thereof, upon the account of Preaching,
and studiously violate the Order prescribed, by robbing God and the People of any parts of the public Worship or Rites thereof, upon the account of Preaching,
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It would be Ridiculously arrogant in me to prove out of Antiquity, that the reading of the Litany, the observation of the Feasts and Fasts, Catechizing, visiting the Sick,
It would be Ridiculously arrogant in me to prove out of Antiquity, that the reading of the Litany, the observation of the Feasts and Fasts, Catechizing, visiting the Sick,
but schismatical, Compliance — Pudet haec opprobria nobis, is too mild a reproof; (like that of Eli to his Sons, It is no good report, ye make the Lords People transgress ) Too meek a reprehension to such Sons of Corah or Diotrephes, who by a barbarous disobedience to the Laws, indeavour to bring into this Church, tot schismata, quot Sacerdotes.
but Schismatical, Compliance — It is shameful haec Opprobria nobis, is too mild a reproof; (like that of Eli to his Sons, It is no good report, you make the lords People transgress) Too meek a reprehension to such Sons of Corah or Diotrephes, who by a barbarous disobedience to the Laws, endeavour to bring into this Church, tot schismata, quot Sacerdotes.
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We have such Canons as are treated on by Bishops and Priests, but they do not (with the Westminster - Conventicle of Divines) meet without the Royal Call and Summons,
We have such Canonas as Are treated on by Bishops and Priests, but they do not (with the Westminster - Conventicle of Divines) meet without the Royal Call and Summons,
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nor sit and act when the King Commands their dissolution (with the Glascow - Assembly of spiritual Lay-elders) but we own the Kings Power, a parte ante, to convene the Prelates and the Clergy-Representatives,
nor fit and act when the King Commands their dissolution (with the Glasgow - Assembly of spiritual Lay elders) but we own the Kings Power, a part ante, to convene the Prelates and the Clergy-Representatives,
A clear primitive Practice, assoon as ever God gave Kings to be Nursing-fathers to the Church (as is admirably proved by Causabon, Grotius, Morney Duplessis, our own Jewel, Field, Whitaker and others, beyond all exceptions:
A clear primitive Practice, As soon as ever God gave Kings to be Nursing fathers to the Church (as is admirably proved by Causabon, Grotius, Morney Duplessis, our own Jewel, Field, Whitaker and Others, beyond all exceptions:
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Now where King and Bishops thus joyn in Ecclesiastical Laws (according to the constant Practice of Christs Church) where Moses and Aaron, the Oaths of Allegiance,
Now where King and Bishops thus join in Ecclesiastical Laws (according to the constant Practice of Christ Church) where Moses and Aaron, the Oaths of Allegiance,
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and Canonical Obedience meet together to oblige us, there is not now the least pretence for a Man in Orders to despise such Rules as are truely Primitive in themselves;
and Canonical obedience meet together to oblige us, there is not now the least pretence for a Man in Order to despise such Rules as Are truly Primitive in themselves;
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when the Canons are treated on by the Episcopal Order, which hath filled our Calendars with Saints, our Histories with Fathers, and Church with Martyrs;
when the Canonas Are treated on by the Episcopal Order, which hath filled our Calendars with Saints, our Histories with Father's, and Church with Martyrs;
and when this Order is subject to Kings, and supported by Moses, and both appointed of God for the Management of the Church under the blessed Jesus, he is neither a true Priest nor Christian that denies obedience.
and when this Order is Subject to Kings, and supported by Moses, and both appointed of God for the Management of the Church under the blessed jesus, he is neither a true Priest nor Christian that Denies Obedience.
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And here I do, with all duty and submission, most humbly beseech your Lordship and all (under you) advanced to any Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, to Countenance the truely-regular Clergy in their cheerful submission to the truly ancient Laws and Canons of this best of Reformed Churches.
And Here I do, with all duty and submission, most humbly beseech your Lordship and all (under you) advanced to any Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, to Countenance the truely-regular Clergy in their cheerful submission to the truly ancient Laws and Canonas of this best of Reformed Churches.
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When the Schismatick keeps a Faction in pay, and allows Schism a Salary, and gives a pension to the hollow-hearted Judas of moderate Principles to break and divide us, 'tis pitty the Zealous Conformist should want a Benefice,
When the Schismatic keeps a Faction in pay, and allows Schism a Salary, and gives a pension to the hollowhearted Judas of moderate Principles to break and divide us, it's pity the Zealous Conformist should want a Benefice,
whilest the Enemy thus nourisheth Vipers to eat their way through our Mothers Bowels — (God knows my heart) I abhominate a private design when I thus speak,
whilst the Enemy thus Nourishes Vipers to eat their Way through our Mother's Bowels — (God knows my heart) I abominate a private Design when I thus speak,
for the Priest unbeneficed, who is Ingenuous and Open-spirited, Generous and Devout, and a Lover of the Church of England: And would not the primitive Canons of this Church be rather more than less observed;
for the Priest unbeneficed, who is Ingenuous and Open-spirited, Generous and Devout, and a Lover of the Church of England: And would not the primitive Canonas of this Church be rather more than less observed;
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It is not certainly for the peace or safety of our holy Mother, that any Regular, Conscientious, Learned Priest should spend his time in a discontented Contemplation of his misfortunes,
It is not Certainly for the peace or safety of our holy Mother, that any Regular, Conscientious, Learned Priest should spend his time in a discontented Contemplation of his misfortunes,
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whilest a barbarous Nonconformity without, and Moderation within are sustained with a full and free enjoyment of all Creature-comforts, in order to the ruining of the best of Churches.
whilst a barbarous Nonconformity without, and Moderation within Are sustained with a full and free enjoyment of all Creature comforts, in order to the ruining of the best of Churches.
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Thete are two Excellent Books of Mr. Durell entitled, Ecclesiae Anglicanae adversus schismaticorum criminationes vindiciae, and The Church of England not condemned by any other Reformed Churches;
Thete Are two Excellent Books of Mr. Durell entitled, Ecclesiae Anglicanae Adversus schismaticorum criminationes Vindiciae, and The Church of England not condemned by any other Reformed Churches;
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both so well known to this Audience, as sufficiently satisfactory in this Particular to all intelligent and unbiast persons, that they spare me the Labour of any farther Discourse:
both so well known to this Audience, as sufficiently satisfactory in this Particular to all intelligent and unbiased Persons, that they spare me the Labour of any farther Discourse:
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And indeed our Mother, the Church of England, is so far Justified against all imaginable rational Opposers, from the publiquely-printed harmony of Confessions (in which book are inserted also the Thirty nine Articles) and by the publick open practice of our neighbour-nations (we not condemning them nor they us) that our enemies have recourse to Clamour and Noise,
And indeed our Mother, the Church of England, is so Far Justified against all imaginable rational Opposers, from the publiquely-printed harmony of Confessions (in which book Are inserted also the Thirty nine Articles) and by the public open practice of our neighbour-nations (we not condemning them nor they us) that our enemies have recourse to Clamour and Noise,
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and Nonconformists in all other Kingdoms, and over all the Christian World, as well as to the Church of England, (as is admirably proved by the Learned Author aforesaid).
and nonconformists in all other Kingdoms, and over all the Christian World, as well as to the Church of England, (as is admirably proved by the Learned Author aforesaid).
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All the Reformed Churches maintain this Principle, That every National Church hath Power to make Laws for herself in outward things, not expresly commanded or forbidden in the Word,
All the Reformed Churches maintain this Principle, That every National Church hath Power to make Laws for herself in outward things, not expressly commanded or forbidden in the Word,
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I therefore pass to the last Particular (not only Scriptures, Reason, Experience, Fathers, Councils and Reformed Churches) but our Nonconformists and very Dissenters, by their Confessions and Practices, own this Power in Ecclesiastical Superiors, however refractory to our present Constitutions.
I Therefore pass to the last Particular (not only Scriptures, Reason, Experience, Father's, Councils and Reformed Churches) but our nonconformists and very Dissenters, by their Confessions and Practices, own this Power in Ecclesiastical Superiors, however refractory to our present Constitutions.
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who tells us, That the Covenant is to be taken standing, the head uncovered, and the right hand bare must be lift up, which are emphatical Cermonies (sayeth the Man of God,) and Significant that we call God to witness, &c. Here I note that there are as many Cermonies in this unlawful Oath as the Church of England, hath in her whole Worship legally authorized,
who tells us, That the Covenant is to be taken standing, the head uncovered, and the right hand bore must be lift up, which Are emphatical Ceremonies (Saith the Man of God,) and Significant that we call God to witness, etc. Here I note that there Are as many Ceremonies in this unlawful Oath as the Church of England, hath in her Whole Worship legally authorized,
where we hold forth what is of Divine Institution in every Ordinance, and other things (not of Divine Appointment) we do hold forth according to the Rules of Christian prudence consonant with the general Canons of the Word of God? But now I demand, By what Law of God or Man have you the Sole Priviledg of thus holding forth? Why may not the Church of England use the same liberty of her Christian prudence, agreeable to the Rules of the Word? dic Quintiliane colorem. If this Priviledg be granted to a Directory, without Law set up,
where we hold forth what is of Divine Institution in every Ordinance, and other things (not of Divine Appointment) we do hold forth according to the Rules of Christian prudence consonant with the general Canonas of the Word of God? But now I demand, By what Law of God or Man have you the Sole Privilege of thus holding forth? Why may not the Church of England use the same liberty of her Christian prudence, agreeable to the Rules of the Word? Die Quintilian colorem. If this Privilege be granted to a Directory, without Law Set up,
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why not to a Liturgy, legally established? and if granted, the Church of England hath thus proceeded in the Liturgy prescribed viz. by Christian prudence,
why not to a Liturgy, legally established? and if granted, the Church of England hath thus proceeded in the Liturgy prescribed viz. by Christian prudence,
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3. I cite a (not unlearned-Treatise of the Presbyterian entitled, An Alarum by way of answer to the last warning-peice, where the Authors tell us, That no Man endued with right Reason,
3. I Cite a (not unlearned-Treatise of the Presbyterian entitled, an Alarm by Way of answer to the last warning-piece, where the Authors tell us, That no Man endued with right Reason,
as the Parliament and Assembly (but why not as the King, Bishops and Clergy?) shall appoint; Very sound and good. (It follows) No man that hath any use of Conscience in any thing,
as the Parliament and Assembly (but why not as the King, Bishops and Clergy?) shall appoint; Very found and good. (It follows) No man that hath any use of Conscience in any thing,
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4. I cite Mr. Baxter, who (writing to his Brethren Brandon and Caryl ) cleaves a hair, Let me be bold to tell my Brethren of the Ministry, That (though I deny them to have any Authority against the Word) yet so great is their Authority as Guides and Governors of the Church, in things agreeable to,
4. I Cite Mr. Baxter, who (writing to his Brothers Brandon and Caryl) cleaves a hair, Let me be bold to tell my Brothers of the Ministry, That (though I deny them to have any authority against the Word) yet so great is their authority as Guides and Governors of the Church, in things agreeable to,
and but generally determined in the Word, that the want of the knowledg of this Truth hath been the occasion of all the Schisms and Confusions in England;
and but generally determined in the Word, that the want of the knowledge of this Truth hath been the occasion of all the Schisms and Confusions in England;
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And till we have taught even our godly people, what Obedience is due to there spiritual Guides, the Church of England will never have any good or established Order:
And till we have taught even our godly people, what obedience is due to there spiritual Guides, the Church of England will never have any good or established Order:
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Thus I have by Scripture, Reason, Experience, Fathers Councils, Reformed Churches, and the Confessions and Practices of the Nonconformists themselves, plainly proved a Power in Church-governors to make Canons,
Thus I have by Scripture, Reason, Experience, Father's Councils, Reformed Churches, and the Confessions and Practices of the nonconformists themselves, plainly proved a Power in Church governors to make Canonas,
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to which all Priests and People are to yeild Obedience under their Government and Jurisdiction — quod erat demonstrandum. From the preceeding Discourse I do (as a zealous Brother) reprove my Brethren of moderate Principles,
to which all Priests and People Are to yield obedience under their Government and Jurisdiction — quod erat demonstrandum. From the preceding Discourse I do (as a zealous Brother) reprove my Brothers of moderate Principles,
as Commentators, as Casuists and as pretenders to the Politicks; And so with a brief Exhortation to all my reverend Brethren, shall conclude the Discourse. 1. They are abominable Commentators.
as Commentators, as Casuists and as pretenders to the Politics; And so with a brief Exhortation to all my reverend Brothers, shall conclude the Discourse. 1. They Are abominable Commentators.
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Not give the Sacrament to any men but such as kneel (that is) if the posture be approved by such as have Communion with the Lord Jesus in the purest Ordinances.
Not give the Sacrament to any men but such as kneel (that is) if the posture be approved by such as have Communion with the Lord jesus in the Purest Ordinances.
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The Sick shall be prayed for by the Form at the Visitation prescribed (that is) the Parish-clark shall keep the Ticket till the Soul-searcher is in the Pulpit:
The Sick shall be prayed for by the From At the Visitation prescribed (that is) the Parish-clark shall keep the Ticket till the Soul-searcher is in the Pulpit:
He shall use Catechizing in the afternoon (that is) if the people (et vox populi, vox Dei) had not much rather have a Sermon: And the Desk is unhallowed;
He shall use Catechizing in the afternoon (that is) if the people (et vox People, vox Dei) had not much rather have a Sermon: And the Desk is unhallowed;
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a way of singing and canting which hath neither Law of the Land nor Canon of a Synod to justify its use, nor any Approbation (upon Record, either of Civil or Ecclesiastical Superiors;
a Way of singing and canting which hath neither Law of the Land nor Canon of a Synod to justify its use, nor any Approbation (upon Record, either of Civil or Ecclesiastical Superiors;
then they catch the People with guile (as the Apostle did in the conversition of Souls (admirable Casuists) who cannot (or will not) reconcile St. Pauls two Sentences;
then they catch the People with guile (as the Apostle did in the conversition of Souls (admirable Casuists) who cannot (or will not) reconcile Saint Paul's two Sentences;
the best Salvo they have is a late Act of Parliament (which being duely executed) It did appear there was no difference between the Purses and the Consciences of Nonconformists;
the best Salvo they have is a late Act of Parliament (which being duly executed) It did appear there was no difference between the Purses and the Consciences of nonconformists;
and the Feast of a good Conscience, who subscribe with their hands and something besides (which ex animo signifies in some approved Dictionaries) and yet Pope Interest is supream over Kings and Bishops,
and the Feast of a good Conscience, who subscribe with their hands and something beside (which ex animo signifies in Some approved Dictionaries) and yet Pope Interest is supreme over Kings and Bishops,
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For Sixty years and upwards our present Canons have been obligatory upon us, but these Casuists can tell you that a Custom of Five or Six years (If it let in the Evangelical Graces of profit and ease) can prescribe against the Custom aforesaid,
For Sixty Years and upward our present Canonas have been obligatory upon us, but these Casuists can tell you that a Custom of Five or Six Years (If it let in the Evangelical Graces of profit and ease) can prescribe against the Custom aforesaid,
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and every offender against this New Law, must be called a Hyperbolical Conformist to the Church of England. But I humbly conceive (with submission to better Judgments) that for a Priest (after Subscription) neither to obey the Churches Laws,
and every offender against this New Law, must be called a Hyperbolical Conformist to the Church of England. But I humbly conceive (with submission to better Judgments) that for a Priest (After Subscription) neither to obey the Churches Laws,
and keep open her bleeding Wounds for his own advantage, and to turn Renegadoe (as a Souldier for pay flies to the Tents of Enemies) is a Crime that doubles its malignity from the Quality of the Actor,
and keep open her bleeding Wounds for his own advantage, and to turn Renegadoe (as a Soldier for pay flies to the Tents of Enemies) is a Crime that doubles its malignity from the Quality of the Actor,
It were more politick to take the advice of Suetonius, Quando non efficias quin alterum habiturus sis inimicum aut socium, Jacienda tunc est alea alterutri adhaerendum est:
It were more politic to take the Advice of Suetonius, Quando non efficias quin alterum habiturus sis Inimicum Or Socium, Jacienda tunc est Alea alterutri adhaerendum est:
Let them be either thorow Conformists or Non-conformists, the middle moderate practice is attended on with an Episcopal Rod executing the Canon against Revolters,
Let them be either thorough Conformists or nonconformists, the middle moderate practice is attended on with an Episcopal Rod executing the Canon against Revolters,
Nay to add more torment to their lives, there is a Sacrilegious Layman, who believes in his Conscience he may as well diminish the Titles, as the Priest the Service:
Nay to add more torment to their lives, there is a Sacrilegious Layman, who believes in his Conscience he may as well diminish the Titles, as the Priest the Service:
Wilt thou sue him in the Court of the Bishop, whose Orders thou dost despise? Wilt thou fly to that Law in thy necessity, to which in point of Duty thou hast denyed thy homage? When the same Law puts thy Bread into thy mouth,
Wilt thou sue him in the Court of the Bishop, whose Order thou dost despise? Wilt thou fly to that Law in thy necessity, to which in point of Duty thou hast denied thy homage? When the same Law puts thy Bred into thy Mouth,
and take the Lay-man by the Throat for the uttermost farthing? Hast thou Confidence enough to accuse him of Sacriledg before the Right Reverend Diocesan, when Clodius accusat maechos, Catilina Cethegum.
and take the Layman by the Throat for the uttermost farthing? Hast thou Confidence enough to accuse him of Sacrilege before the Right Reverend Diocesan, when Clodius accusat Maechos, Catilina Cethegum.
These things duly considered, suffer I beseech you my reverend Brethren, The Word of Exhortation. 1. It is taken for granted, that the reading of Divine Service as NONLATINALPHABET;
These things duly considered, suffer I beseech you my reverend Brothers, The Word of Exhortation. 1. It is taken for granted, that the reading of Divine Service as;
thus we shall silence the calumny (equally uncharitable and ridiculous) of the Presbyterian Divines, who (in their grand debates) briskly tell us, that an able and holy Ministry flows immediately from Pulpit-conceptions, according to the variety of Subjects and occasions,
thus we shall silence the calumny (equally uncharitable and ridiculous) of the Presbyterian Divines, who (in their grand debates) briskly tell us, that an able and holy Ministry flows immediately from Pulpit-conceptions, according to the variety of Subject's and occasions,
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The reverend Doctor Fell in his life of Doctor Hammond observes of that Divine (the late glory of the Church of England ) that his transport at his Prayer threw him sometimes prostrate on the earth, that his tears would interrupt his Words in the Common Service of the Church;
The reverend Doctor Fell in his life of Doctor Hammond observes of that Divine (the late glory of the Church of England) that his transport At his Prayer threw him sometime prostrate on the earth, that his tears would interrupt his Words in the Common Service of the Church;
and then the People will begin to consider, with themselves, whether God do not require something else besides Ears and Elbows in the Congregation of the Saints.
and then the People will begin to Consider, with themselves, whither God do not require something Else beside Ears and Elbows in the Congregation of the Saints.
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3. I do humbly Request that all that Preach Twice every Sunday and forget Catechising, that they would once more Read the Fourty sive Canon, and Fifty ninth Constitution:
3. I do humbly Request that all that Preach Twice every Sunday and forget Catechising, that they would once more Read the Fourty sive Canon, and Fifty ninth Constitution:
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I must and do openly profess that I understand not the English Tongue, if two Sermons every Lords Day be equally Canonical with this Duty of Instructing the younger sort in the Churches Catechism, in order to Confirmation.
I must and do openly profess that I understand not the English Tongue, if two Sermons every lords Day be equally Canonical with this Duty of Instructing the younger sort in the Churches Catechism, in order to Confirmation.
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4. That I may not be misconstrued as Enemy to Preaching, I do freely consent from my heart that every Minister with Cure of Souls do herein consult his own prudence:
4. That I may not be misconstrued as Enemy to Preaching, I do freely consent from my heart that every Minister with Cure of Souls do herein consult his own prudence:
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but let the Clergy Preach every day of the week provided the old Canon be observed, That every — Preacher in this Province take a special care that they Teach or Deliver no other Doctrines than what is consonant with the Word of God,
but let the Clergy Preach every day of the Week provided the old Canon be observed, That every — Preacher in this Province take a special care that they Teach or Deliver no other Doctrines than what is consonant with the Word of God,
5. What if the Feasts and Fasts and Letany-days of the Church were Canonically, and Conscientiously observed, amongst us, It would infinitely promote true Piety, the Churches Peace;
5. What if the Feasts and Fasts and Letany-days of the Church were Canonically, and Conscientiously observed, among us, It would infinitely promote true Piety, the Churches Peace;
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and confine our selves to the Canonical way of bidding Prayers with that brevity that the Canon-prayer mentions (God is not taken with the Novelty of our expressions) but possibly the People is the Idol to which we sacrifice,
and confine our selves to the Canonical Way of bidding Prayers with that brevity that the Canon prayer mentions (God is not taken with the Novelty of our expressions) but possibly the People is the Idol to which we sacrifice,
and then there is some Reason for a long-winded Cant before the Pulpit-Discourse, because the rabble do admire what is equally ridiculous with themselves.
and then there is Some Reason for a long-winded Cant before the Pulpit-Discourse, Because the rabble do admire what is equally ridiculous with themselves.
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and this joyned, with a publick Spirit that abominates a compliance against the Rules of Conscience and Honour, is absolutely requisite to the doing all things decently and in order. FINIS.
and this joined, with a public Spirit that abominates a compliance against the Rules of Conscience and Honour, is absolutely requisite to the doing all things decently and in order. FINIS.
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